Lunenburg Industrial Foundry & Engineering Ltd.
Lunenburg Foundry & Engineering Limited (LIFE) has been providing
a wide variety of high quality products and services since its
establishment in 1891. From its location on two waterfront sites
on Lunenburg harbour, LIFE has serviced both local needs and
world wide markets.
LIFE's craftsmen have offered a long heritage of excellent
service to the fishing industry and continue to serve this market
with both conventional and innovative new products. The company
was an early pioneer in the development of a marine internal
combustion engine and continues to manufacture many products for
the marine industry. In 1921, LIFE was the first in Canada to
install a diesel engine in a fishing schooner. The company is
heavily involved in ship repair such as refits, conversions and
outfitting. Our full service Ship Repair Facility at Plant 2 has
three marine railways with a maximum capacity of 1600 tons, a
mobile boat hoist, and a machine shop. At the head of the
Lunenburg Harbour, the Main Plant, there are two protected wharf
areas with 350' and 150' frontages and 27' drafts at high tide.
Today LIFE designs and manufactures a full line of equipment and
offers a wide range of services to the marine industry, including
distribution of products by well-known manufacturers such as
Ford, B.F.Goodrich and Bird Johnson and respected by Atlantic
Canadian Fishermen and boat owners.
LIFE's Marine Products are engineered and built to withstand the
rigours of the North Atlantic. LIFE's wide line of products can
be integrated into packages that are manufactured and may be
installed at the plant.
Our Foundry castings meet Lloyd's and CSI quality standards.
Raw materials for our non-ferrous foundry meet ASTM quality
standards.
Custom work is a specialty at LIFE; engineers are available at
the plant to service your specific needs.
LIFE employs a variety of experienced craftsmen and tradesmen.
Our present workforce includes the following skilled employees:
Engineers and Technicians; CWB W47.1 Certified Welders,
Pipefitters, Mechanics, Riggers and Shipwrights.
Company Details
Year Established:
1900
Total Sales ($CDN):
$200,000 - $500,000
Number of Employees:
60
Company Information
Kevin Feindel
Title:
Data Provider
Telephone:
(902) 634-8827
Fax:
(902) 634-8886
Email:
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Peter Kinley
Title:
Chairman
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(902) 634-8827
Fax:
(902) 634-8886
Email:
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David Allen
Title:
Vice President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(902) 634-8827
Fax:
(902) 634-8886
Email:
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Products
Propellers
Propulsion Equipment
Marine Propulsion Equipment
Your propulsion equipment represents the single most important
system in your boat. It is therefore very important that the
right system be chosen and installed. Choosing the right system
requires looking at many different variables including the boat's
hull type, displacement, waterline length, maximum hull speed,
intended use, etc. By using scientific formulas and charts the
correct engine, transmission, shaft and propeller can be
specified and matched as a unit. Please keep in mind that
Lunenburg Foundry and Engineering Limited can supply all of your
propulsion requirements with the highest quality components at
the best price, and is available to assist you in making the
right selection.
Gears
Accessories, Ship Bells
BRONZE
Anchor
CAST IRON
Bearings
BRONZE, CAST IRON
Bitts - Mooring
BRONZE, STEEL
Blocks
BRONZE, STEEL
Boat Hoists
STEEL
Boat Hooks
BRONZE
Bushings - Brass, Bronze
BRASS
Castings
ALUMINUM, IRON
Chain Plates
BRONZE, STEEL
Chocks
BRONZE, GALV.IRON
Mooring Cleats, Hawse Pipes, Deck Pipes
BRONZE, GALV.IRON
Fishing Gear
Couplings
BRONZE, CAST IRON
Davits
STEEL
Deck Plates
Panels
Engines
2.2-22.4 KW/3-30 HP
Fittings
BRASS, ALUMINUM
Hardware
Heaters - Cabin, Fireplaces, Central Heat
Hulls - Aluminium
ALUMINUM
Hulls - Steel
STEEL
Keels
IRON, STEEL
Mufflers
STEEL
Shafts
BRONZE, STEEL
Oarlocks
BRASS, GALV. IRON
Hatches, Portlights, Skylights
BRONZE
Pumps
BRONZE, CAST IRON
Rigging And Components
Rudder Bearings
BRONZE
Rudders
BRONZE, '', STEEL
Stanchions
STEEL, GALV.IRON
Steering Systems
BRONZE, STEEL
Stoves With Or Without Oven, Barbecues
CAST IRON
Tanks - Fuel
STEEL
Tanks - Water
STEEL
Ventilators
AL. BRASS, STEEL
Wire - Electric, Harnesses
Air Conditioners System
Boat Repairs
Brass
Capstan Head
Controls & Control Systems
Cradles - Boats
Decks
Doors
Drums, Net
Drums, Winch
Engine Test Facilities
Engines, Marinization
Exhaust System
Fittings - Cabin : Hinges, Hooks, Latches
Generators
Instrumentation
Metal Fabrication - Custom
Power Boats - Custom
Power Boats - Fishing Commercial
Cruisers Boat
Power Ferry Boats
Power Tugboats
Power Work Boats
Rudder Frames
Stern Tubes
Stuffing Boxes
Tanks - Holding
Winches
Work/Patrol/Research Boat
STEEL
Naval Vessels
Propeller Calculations, Drawings And Performance Curves
Work Boats
Steel Fabrication
Tanks
Oxygen
Project/Program Management
Propulsion And Power Systems
Tugs
Refits
Ladders/Stairways
Plates, Decks
Naval Architects
Engines/Diesel
Gas Freeing Station
Ferries
Alloys - Non Ferrous
Capstans
Acetylene
Dry Docks
Fabrication, Custom
Deck Machinery
Fishing Vessels
Barges
Glands Stuffing Box (bronze)
Ballast Water
Compressed Air
Fresh Water
Galley Equipment
Aluminum, Steel
Conversions
Engines, Diesel & Semi-diesel, Marine Type
Stoves, Heating
Furnaces, Wood, Oil Or Combination
Castings & Forgings, Iron & Steel (excl.
Furnaces, Wood Burning
Metal Fabrication, General And/Or Specialty
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Conveyors & Conveying Systems & Their Parts
Generator Sets/Components, Marine/Indus.
Iron Work, Ornamental
Iron, Grey & Alloys (incl. Basic Shapes)
Furnaces, Parts For
Pumps, Hand
Machinery, Hoisting, Incl. Parts & Attachments
Bins & Hoppers
Boats, Scows & Barges
Boats, Dredges
Boats, Steel And/Or Other Metal
Engines, Gasoline, Marine Type
Ships/Boats/Sub-assemblie/Parts/Attach.
Deck Fittings
Ship Conversion
Railway Drydock, Marine
Pipes/Corner Ducts, Heating/Vent./Air Cond.
Ventilators, Structural/Arch., Metal
Aluminum & Alum. Alloys (incl. Basic Shapes)
Chains, Power Transmission & Conveyors
Brass & Brass Alloys (incl. Basic Shapes)
Hardware, Marine And/Or Rigging
Welding
Boiler Repairs
Tooling & Fabricating
Machine Shop
Ship Repair Marine Equipment Repairs
Propulsion Packages
Services
Ship Repair
The Ship Repair facility is located on the eastern edge of
Lunenburg Harbour. Three marine railways, a mobile boat hoist,
and a machine shop are located at this site. At the head of the
Lunenburg Harbour, the Main Plant, there are two protected wharf
areas with 350' and 150' frontages and 27' drafts at high tide.
Marine Railways - Capacities:
Cradle 1
Length - 220'
Beam - 35'
Max. Draft - 16'
Rated Capacity - 1600 tons
Cradle 2
Length - 180'
Beam - 40'
Max. Draft - 14'
Rated Capacity - 1200 tons
Cradle 3
Length - 120'
Beam - 27'
Max. Draft - 12'
Rated Capacity - 430 tons
Boat Hoist
Length - 85'
Beam - 25'
Max. Draft - 12'
Rated Capacity - 75 tons
The yard is serviced with electricity, compressed air, water and
phone.
Ship Repair Capabilities:
Painting and Sandblasting;
Steel Plate and Structural Alterations;
Fixed and Controllable Pitch Propeller Repair and
Service;
Engine Repair and Service;
Diesel Injector Service;
Electrical Equipment; Service; Installation and Support;
Hydraulic Systems Repair;
High Quality Welding;
Advanced Electric Arc, MIG, TIG, Nonferrous Brazing and
Welding, Stainless Steel work, Submerged Arc;
Metallizing and Resurfacing;
Integration with the Foundry, Machine Shop, and Engine
Department and all other departments at LIFE.
Ship Repairs - Steam
Tank Coating
Ocean Engineering
Tank Cleaning
Oil Cleaning
Underwater Cleaning
Precision Machining
Repairs Afloat
Welding Services
Lengthening
Underwater Repairs
Overhauls
Propeller Repairs
Computer-aided Design And Drafting (cadd) Systems And Training
Electrical Repairs
In Situ Grindig/Machining
Heating, Ventilation Systems And Air Conditioning
Grit/Sand Blasting
Hull Repairs
Engine Repairs
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